I’m always amazed at the healing power of nature. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’m having, or what mood I’m in — nature can pull me out of any funk. I suppose that’s why I’ve gravitated to hiking so much. To walk amongst so much life and beauty one can’t help but feel grateful. To me, it’s the simplest way to restore my mind, body and soul. I love the feeling of the ground beneath my feet, breathing the fresh air and marveling at the world around me. Spending time daily in nature reminds me that there are still good things in this life. We’re living in a…
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree for Families with Young Kids
We recently spent an entire month in the Joshua Tree National Park, soaking in this desert wonderland. There are hundreds of miles of trails begging to be explored! Here's a list of our ten favorite hikes in Joshua Tree for families with kids.
7 Budget-Friendly Family Activities in Sacramento
Over the past few months, we've had an opportunity to explore Sacramento as a family thanks to a couple of work trips that Steven had on the calendar. As the capitol of California, Sacramento offers up a lot of history and kid-friendly activities for traveling families. Between our two recent stays, we've compiled a list of all of the fun things to do with your family in this historical city that won't break the bank!
Explore the Quaint Coastal Town of Morro Bay!
Two years ago, we set off in the van to camp at the Morro Bay State Park and celebrate Steven's birthday. It was the first overnight trip with our new platform bed, which Steven had spent a couple of weekends building. We were beyond excited, and that trip sparked something in the four of us that we couldn't explain. It felt right. It felt like home. Whether or not that trip was the catalyst for Our Great Big Adventure, we knew we wanted to do more traveling. More overnights in the van. More traveling! Two years later, here we are -- back in the same place where it all started.
20+ Family-Friendly Things to Do in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz area has SO much to offer beyond the Boardwalk, especially for young, adventure-loving families. So much so, that this upcoming list of our favorite experiences is far from brief. Whether you’re here for the weekend, or two months like our stay, there are plenty of things to choose from for your vacation!
12 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in San Luis Obispo County
When you're in San Luis Obispo County, it's pretty hard to pick the BEST place to go -- because the entire region is amazing. In no particular order, check out these 12 activities that are sure to keep the whole family entertained on your trip to the Central Coast!
6 Inexpensive Things to Do in Southern California for Families
Spring break is the perfect opportunity for some family bonding, and it’s a great excuse to hit the road and discover new adventures. Here are our top six kid-friendly activities in SoCal that won’t break the bank!
2018: A Year in Review
Do you ever look back on the previous year and think, what the heck did we do? It seems like for all of the wishing and planning, we never get to the trips on the list. That is, until I ask Steven to send me a list of all of the adventures we have been on this past year… and then I realize that we actually did more than I remembered! I’m not exactly sure why we forget how much traveling we were able to do, but I think it’s because we’re so often caught up in “every day” life – work, parenting, family obligations, etc. – that we overlook…
